Vaccine Safety Update
January 26, 2022 11:52 pm 13 CommentsThe 24th of our round-ups of Covid vaccine safety reports and news from a group of medics to inform the debate on vaccination.
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NHS Vaccine Mandate is “Under Review” Says Sajid Javid, as Deadline Approaches
January 26, 2022 9:08 pm 152 CommentsMinisters are "reflecting" on plans for mandatory jabs for NHS staff, the Health Secretary has said, with the policy “under review”, despite the fact the deadline falls next week.
Myocarditis Risk Increases Up To 133-FOLD Following Covid Vaccination, Study Finds
January 26, 2022 6:45 pm 79 CommentsA study published this week in JAMA finds the risk of myocarditis increased up to 133-fold following Covid vaccination, raising serious questions of vaccine safety, especially for young males.
Covid Infections in England Dropped Last Week, ONS Data Confirm
January 26, 2022 4:00 pm 92 CommentsCoronavirus infections in England declined again last week despite infections continuing to rise in children, figures from the ONS showed today.
Wales and Scotland Loosen Restrictions – But Very, Very Slowly
January 26, 2022 11:43 am 54 CommentsWales abandoned its tough stance on Covid today as its self-isolation period was cut to five days in the face of plummeting reported infections, while Scotland axed work-from-home guidance.
News Round-Up
January 26, 2022 12:48 am 117 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Why Are Deaths in Europe Soaring When Covid Isn’t to Blame?
January 25, 2022 6:24 pm 114 CommentsDeaths are running high across Europe this winter. But it's not all Covid. As many as half of the excess deaths are from something else. But what?
Deaths Trending 6% Below Average in Mid-January – Time to Accept It’s Over
January 25, 2022 12:20 pm 216 CommentsWinter deaths are usually running high in January, but this year is different. According to the ONS, in the week ending January 14th there were 6.1% fewer deaths than the five-year average. Time to accept it's over.
No Evidence Tougher Restrictions in Wales and Scotland Have Done Very Much, Scientists Say
January 25, 2022 9:42 am 328 CommentsThe tougher Covid restrictions in Scotland and Wales over winter and throughout the pandemic may not have been worth it as there is no evidence they have "really done very much", scientists have said.
News Round-Up
January 25, 2022 1:12 am 91 CommentsA summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.